Mammoth tinneries of J W and A P Howard Co dominate Corry industry
The Corry plant and its Spring Creek tannery form a major leather production complex with daily capacity of thousands of sides. The Ajax Drilling Engine works and Ajax Drill Works formed key assets. The business, begun in 1868, expanded through 1890s, now serves US and international markets with bonded warehouse facilities and modern foundry.
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A. P. Howard and Co
Pennsylvania
Corry
Rock Tencing Company
Spring’ Creek
No. 96
South Street
Boston
London
Montreal
J. W. Howard
J. J. Desmond
A. Loveland
Howard
Jocat
Erie County
Corry Capital
Climax Manufacturing Company A Leading Local Plant
Climax Manufacturing Co on West Main between Second and Fifth Avenues along the Pennsylvania and Rutlrods became a major local producer since 1868. From mower and reaper origins to Gibbs Sterrett engines, then oil well supplies, geared locomotives, and logging cars, the firm grew under owners including Mr. GW Yost and later Mr. RB Pattie, with continuous world-wide output and gold medal recognitions at expositions. The 1904 incorporation expanded the plant with electric cranes and pneumatic tools, remaining in operation through the early 20th century.
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Climax Manufacturing Coy
West Main Street
Second
Fifth Avenues
Pennsylvania
Rutlrods
GW. N. Yost
Gibbs & Sterrett Mfg. Co
Climax
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Climax Locomotive Line Details Geared Engines and Design
The Climax Co describes Abiter locomotives of the Upright class A for wooden rails. They feature centered, high speed double acting engines with twin speeds via spur gears, uniform wheel load, and a short rigid wheelbase to negotiate sharp curves. Reserve power is accessible by a lever.
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Climix Co
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Ajax Iron Works and the Growth of a Pennsylvania Firm
In 1876 a partnership formed between Georgia needs and local builders to create a two story brick shop by H Gibbs G G Huron and Lewis. The firm produced drilling and pumping steam engines for the oil country and grew through acquisitions, occupying more space as demand rose. By 1907 the company expanded to a larger complex, with branch offices and agencies in Seattle Portland Vancouver New Orleans and New York. The organization listed officers J W Olds C F Webster and W C Kibler. It also promoted the Improved Climax Geared locomotive featuring center mounted boiler, vertical and horizontal drive arrangements, multiple classes and heavy pull designed for steep grades and sharp curves.
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H. Gibbs
G. G
Bagley
Girard
Pai
Asfé
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Corry Evening Journal
J. W. & A. P. Howard CO. Limited
Spring Creek
Chrome Company
United States
Canada
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Europe
Howard Tide and Leather Company of
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Mexico
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China
Argentina
India
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Burmah
Russia
South Africa
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Oklahoma
Kansas
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Ajax Tron
Climax Manufacturing
Ajax Iron Works
Hartford
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Inelutes
Ajax Alley
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